# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220211740025` · 05/26/2021 · Hecla Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** TRANSFORMERS,CONVERTERS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Hecla Limited
- **Mine:** [1000088](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1000088)
## Narrative

An employee was loading a mini transformer into the back of a vehicle, when employee got it about half way up the employee's shoulder made a popping sound.  The employee did not seek medical treatment at that time.  The employee's shoulder did not get better so employee was evaluated on 06/17/2021 by a physician at which time employee was put on restricted duty.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*